Astragalus trichopodus var. trichopodus - Santa Barbara Milkvetch (Plant)

A finely textured perennial that does well in a dry garden with good drainage. Caution: may be toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fabaceae Species Name Astragalus trichopodus var. trichopodus Common Name Santa Barbara Milkvetch Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, White, Cream Flowering Months March, April, May, June, February Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 3ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution South Coast, northern Peninsular Ranges Natural Habitat Coastal bluffs, low grassy hills; below 1,150' Specialty